Drug Shortage Report for XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2%
| Report ID | 1053 |
| Drug Identification Number | 00001686 |
| Brand name | XYLOCAINE VISCOUS 2% |
| Common or Proper name | lidocaine hydrochloride solution |
| Company Name | ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC. |
| Market Status | DORMANT |
| Active Ingredient(s) | LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Strength(s) | 20MG |
| Dosage form(s) | LIQUID |
| Route of administration | ORAL TOPICAL |
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| Additional packaging sizes | 1x100mL |
| ATC code | N01BB |
| ATC description | ANESTHETICS, LOCAL |
| Reason for shortage | Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component. |
| Anticipated start date | 2016-07-07 |
| Actual start date | 2016-07-07 |
| Estimated end date | |
| Actual end date | 2018-09-24 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2018-09-25 |
| Company comments | AstraZeneca Canada Inc. has transferred the marketing authorization to Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc. as of July 12, 2018. The drug shortage for Xylocaine Viscous will be posted by Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 2030 BRISTOL CIRCLE, SUITE 201 OAKVILLE, ONTARIO CANADA L6H 0H2 |
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| v11 | 2018-09-25 | English | Compare |
| v10 | 2018-09-24 | French | Compare |
| v9 | 2018-09-24 | English | Compare |
| v8 | 2018-09-24 | English | Compare |
| v7 | 2017-03-21 | French | Compare |
| v6 | 2017-03-21 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2017-03-21 | English | Compare |
| v4 | 2017-03-21 | English | Compare |
| v3 | 2017-03-21 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2017-03-13 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2017-03-13 | English | Compare |
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